Creative things

If you are into crafting, being creative and making things is a good option, especially when the weather isn't so good.

You could either have a whole day set aside for crafts or just do something now and then, whatever works best for you. If you're not particularly crafty yourself and the idea of trying to come up with a project is scary, then there are plenty of kits available to buy. Depending on your age and the project, you may need to get some help from your parents or carer.

Some ideas for projects include:

• Making a necklace or bracelet (you can buy kits).
• Making a small mosaic panel (kits available).
• Painting a picture.
• Painting a ceramic pot (kits available).
• Making a name plate for their bedroom.
• Making clothes for dolls.
• Making a castle.
• Making an aeroplane.
• Making cards.
• Potato prints.

If you need to spend time indoors, perhaps due to poor weather, then there are plenty of other indoor activities that are fun. You can even make the more mundane activities, like cleaning, seem fun. For example, you could try:

• Baking and cooking - choose an easy recipe, like biscuits or cakes, and get everyone involved.
• Making a den - especially with younger children.
• Playing computer / video games.
• Watching a video.
• Helping with the cleaning - make it fun by learning some new tips or tricks you haven’t come across before.
• Room tidying – see who is the quickest or best tidier!